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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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